Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Agronomic, economic, and ecological response of corn and soybean production systems to winter cover cropping and minimum tillage management in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, Thomas Beauregard Badon
Identifying and Mitigating Heat Stress of Grazing Dairy Cattle Using Shade and Sprinklers, Carly Becker
The effect of crop histories on producer behavior: A modern portfolio approach, William Bradley Jr
The effect of minority, low-income, and first-generation status on the financial capabilities of students at Mississippi State University, Cecilia Brooks
Forage contribution of cool-season annuals as cover crops in warm-season pastures, Abiola Elizabeth Bruce-Smith
Impact of water hardness on marinated broiler breast yield and quality, Ravali Budavarthi
Early administration of probiotics through in ovo inoculation and their impact on gut microflora, immune response, and growth performance of broiler chicks, Claudia Duneska Castañeda Bustillo
Biological, cultural, and psychological factors that may predispose young adults to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders, Madison Christian
Characterization of Integrin-Linked Kinase functions in cell wall immunity, Emily Cooley
Integrin-Linked Kinases are components of a cell wall integrity signaling pathway required for innate immune responses, Gizem Dimlioglu
Effects of estradiol benzoate on reproductive characteristics in beef cattle, Lacey Dysart
Pyritic Lignite as a source of iron for soybean as influenced by variety and soil pH., Andrea Paola Elvir Flores
Evaluation of synergistic opportunities among exogenous enzymes for optimal broiler performance, Courtney Ennis
A study of the perceived collegiate experiences of “native” and transfer agricultural students at a Mississippi land grant university, Hannah L. Ford
Monoculture to Biculture: Cover Cropping Effects on Biomass, Nitrogen Dynamics, and Yield in a Strip-Tilled Corn Production System, Eduardo Samuel Garay Lagos
Comprehensive Survey of Butterflies at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Jordan Gesell
Assisted reproductive technologies in male Ambystoma tigrinum with application to threatened newt species, Amanda Gillis
The molecular and cellular dynamics of Holstein bull spermatozoa associated with cryotolerance, Alicia Gilmore
Evaluation of bollworm behavior, damage, and control in cotton with insecticidal proteins and formulated insecticides, Russell Ethan Godbold
The effect of FORTIFIED home designation on property value, Leslie Gould
Cultural Competence Development of Undergraduate Students in a Multidisciplinary Teaching Methods Course, Candy Grant
Effect of vibration stimulation on muscle and bone parameters in mature stock-type horses on stall rest, Ashley L. Greene
A longitudinal descriptive study on the sleep of young adults with developmental disabilities, Emily E. Grubbs
Communication technology and parent-caregiver relationship quality in early childhood, Stephanie Haney
The impact of brown stink bug (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae) natural and simulated damage on field corn growth and yield, William Christopher Hardman
Effects of dietary lysine restriction on nutrient metabolism and muscle gene expression in young growing pigs, Md Shamimul Hasan
Understanding in-field soil moisture variability and associated impact on irrigation, Blade Hodges
Methionine: an essential amino acid and potential enhancer of antioxidant systems in swine diets, Rebecca M. Humphrey
Measuring the effectiveness of the Mississippi Agriculture in the Classroom Program on elementary students’ agricultural literacy levels, Alyssa Hutcheson
A Survey of Neonicotinoid Residue Levels in Native Bees and Soil of the Mississippi Black Belt Prairie, Sena Isbilir
Recovering missing yield values: Ramifications for the USDA’s ARC-CO program, Zachary S. Ishee
Engineered biochar and EAF slag for the removal of phosphorus from stormwater runoff, James Casey Johnson
Discrimination, depression, and John Henryism in African American and Caribbean Black adolescents, Erin King
A comparison of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) cultivars affected by different cultural practices in two production systems, Geoffrey Thomas Lalk
Commercial sexual exploitation of children: Parents’ knowledge, beliefs, and protective actions, Grace Elisabeth Layton Langford
A case study of the impact of CDE professional development workshops for agriculture teachers within Mississippi, Beth Ann Ledbetter
Evaluation of defoliating caterpillar pests in Mississippi peanut, Brittany Lipsey
Examining body composition differences between vegetarian and non-vegetarian women, Carlie Mapp
Significance of heat abatement programs and bulk tank milk quality parameters on southeastern United States dairy farms, Zachary Mason
Exploring the vaginal microbiome in relation to pregnancy status and reproductive performance in Brangus heifers, Riley Messman
Harvest aids for improved bermudagrass sod shelf-life and transplantation success, Nikolay Minaev
Evaluation of constructed wetlands for phytoremediation of selenium-impacted waters, Michael Paul Nattrass
The prevalence and mode of persistence of Salmonella on commercial poultry processing equipment after sanitization procedures, Tomilola Olofunke Obe
Does yield risk differ across soil types? Evidence from Mississippi Variety Trials, Amadeo Fosu Panyi
Biomolecular analysis of an insect of economic importance, the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Selene Perales Sanchez
Thermotolerance classification of Brassica carinata genotypes using germination assay and vegetative growth parameters, Leelawattie Persaud
The use of TLR ligands and phytochemicals to better understand gut immunity in zebrafish and channel catfish, Ann Elizabeth Peterman
Total nutrient uptake and partitioning in midsouthern U.S. irrigated soybean, Brian Kimbrell Pieralisi
A causal analysis of conservation practices on corn yield:evidence from the Mississippi Delta and Arkansas Delta, Melody Afrane Pinamang
Evolution of Fed Cattle Carcass Value, Madeline Poss
We are all going through recovery: College students and their family members navigate the recovery process, Leah Bethany Poole Pylate
The application of food grade short chain fatty acids to prevent infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae on dry cured ham and the effects on sensory properties, William D. Rogers
Equitable and inclusive classrooms: A case study exploring student experiences on culturally responsive teaching, Christien Russell
Post-harvest reduction of Salmonella in pork trimming, Dishnu Sajeev
Evaluation of pesticide application technology in cotton production, Chase Samples
Allelopathy in weedy rice as a genetic resource for developing competitive rice varieties, Brooklyn Christine Schumaker
Effect of housing environment and laying hen strain on performance, egg quality and bone properties as well as cloacal and eggshell microbiology, Milan Kumar Sharma
Agronomic and physiological responses of resistant and susceptible cotton genotypes to reniform nematode severity and soil nitrogen, Bhupinder Singh
Practitioner viewpoints on diet and inflammatory bowel disease, Eytan Ish Stern
Preferred information sources and delivery channels for receiving agronomic crop related information for farmers, agricultural retailers, and private crop consultants in Mississippi, Charles Louis Stokes
Assessment of social media technical support efforts for Extension Agents, Mary Annabelle Stokes
Exploring the relationship between genetic variation in taste receptor genes and salt taste perception among people with hypertension, Pradtana Tapanee
Consumer purchasing response to mandatory genetically engineered labeling, Elizabeth Macaulay Thomas
Evaluating seed blended refugia in field corn in the Southern U. S., Tyler Breck Towles
Determining the effect of prohexadione calcium growth regulator on growth and yield of peanut [Arachis hypogaea (L.)] in Mississippi, Zachary Ray Treadway
Identification and distribution of ectotrophic root-infecting fungi within an ultradwarf bermudagrass putting green and fungicide efficacy associated with these fungi, Matthew Aaron Tucker
Evaluation of economics and management in Mid-South soybean production, Richard Turner
Examining the effectiveness of the Junior Master Wellness Volunteer Program on positive youth development outcomes, Rocheryl Latrese Ware
Mental health during emerging adulthood: The role of differentiation of self and social comparison orientation using social media, Kayla Lloyd Wenth
Biodiversity of Bariditae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Conoderinae) in Mississippi, Ryan Whitehouse
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Biochemical characterization and regulatory mechanisms of plant thimet oligopeptidases under oxidative and reductive stress, Thualfeqar Almohanna
Characterization of Xylaria sp., the causal agent of taproot decline in Mississippi soybean, Hope Becton
Mitigating price and yield risk using revenue protection and agriculture risk coverage, Hunter Biram
The effect of feed additives on male broiler performance, Andrew Taylor Brown
Stewarding 2,4-D- and dicamba- based weed control technologies in cotton and soybean production systems, John Tyler Buol
Impact of refrigerated storage on the dissipation of woody broiler breast meat, Michael Byron
Utilizing Inter-Seeding Techniques and Brachiaria Species as a Fall Cover Crop to Control Post-Harvest Amaranth, Justin Calhoun
Fraze mowing for overseeding establishment and removal of perennial ryegrass, Matthew Carpenter
Evaluation and Development of Effective Tank Cleanout Procedures Following Dicamba Use, Zachary Carpenter
Establishing healthy habits in early childhood: Lessons learned from early care professionals, Connie B. Clay
Evaluation of soybean performance following multiple exposures to sub-lethal rates of dicamba, Nelson Corban
An Unsupervised Machine-Learning Framework for Behavioral Classification from Animal-Borne Accelerometers, Jane Elizabeth Dentinger
Varietal and residual soil test K level effects on soybean leaf K status and yield, Andrew Dygert
Efficacy of a Gluten Free Diet to Help Relieve Migraines in Chronic Migraine Patients, Kristen R. Ensor
Characterization of fatty acid composition of bull sperm with varied cryotolerance, Holly Evans
Effects of the in ovo injection of vitamin D3 sources on the hatchability, performance, breast meat yield, small intestine morphology, and immunity of Ross 708 broilers subjected to dietary insufficiency and pathogenic agents, Seyed Abolghasem Fatemi
Impact of preventative fungicide practices on Mid-South soybean (Glycine max) grain development, quality, and economic return, Chase Alan Floyd
Efficacy of herbicide spray droplet size, flooding period, and seed burial depth on Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) control, Lucas Xavier Franca
Green acres: A study on the determinants of cropland values in Mississippi, Evan Gregory
